Why Maine?

Of course, our response is Why Not?

Maine certainly can’t claim to be unique in either our world-class workforce or our business incentives. What makes Maine unique is that we’ll never promise more than we can deliver, we’ll never stop trying to help your business be successful, we’ll show you all the treasure’s Maine has to offer so you can make the best decision, we’ll not ask why, but why not, and we’ll provide unparalleled community support that will always make you glad you decided to locate your business in Maine.

It’s really that simple.

Quality of Place

We realize that Quality of Place is an important factor for the new generation of employers and employees. Maine offers a competitive list of assets making it a star among other Quality of Place initiatives. There are many adjectives to describe the Maine experience, among them unspoiled, historic, down-to-earth, natural, and breath-taking. This feeling is part of our past and part of our future. Come see what Maine can do for you.

Quality of Life

The area surrounding FirstPark has innumerable assets and amenities. There are well known educational institutions – Colby College, Thomas College, Unity College, University of Maine and Kennebec Valley Community College. There are hospitals and related diagnostic facilities – Maine General Hospital and Inland Hospital. There are libraries, parks, banks, recreational opportunities, and business development and assistance centers. There are theaters, international events, museums and county fairs. We have amateur sports teams for baseball, basketball and hockey enthusiasts (Seadogs, Pirates, Red Claws) as well as nationally recognized college teams. We’re a short train, bus or car ride away from professional sports teams with the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and the New England Patriot’s. In under an hour, you can be on the coast of Maine or in the mountains. You can be on a lake or on a trail. And, within half a day drive or by Ferry you can be in Quebec, Montreal or any one of the Maritime Provinces.

Community Commitment & Support

Maine communities, organizations, and groups work together to help bring companies to Maine, and keep them in Maine. FirstPark is an example of how 24 communities and affiliated organizations can come together, develop a project, and assist companies with their relocation or expansion decisions. Maine people are committed to attracting business of all types to our State and keeping them here.

An Entrepreneurial Spirit

The work of several economic development leaders and organizations has created the Kennebec Valley Entrepreneurial Network. This network of well over 100 entrepreneurs (and growing!) represents a group developing ideas that will someday grow new business ventures in Maine. This network is strongly supported by Colby College, Thomas College and the University of Maine. In addition, there is strong business support and organizational support.

Maine, specifically the University of Maine, also is a leader in composite materials development as well as exploring the possibilities of off-shore wind and on-shore tidal alternative energies technology. Their work is nationally and internationally recognized.

Thinking innovatively and with the heart of a true pioneer is what will make Maine successful and, in turn, will be what makes your business successful.

Business Resources

Check out the Central Maine Growth Council, Kennebec Valley Council of Governments, and Maine and Company websites. These groups are involved in business and economic development for the local area. What they do may be of interest if you are an entrepreneur or looking to start up or relocate a business in Maine.